Today around 11am there was a hush around the whole school as students gathered around televisions in nearly every classroom to watch a historic moment in our time. Most students watched with interest; they have pride and knowledge of the specialness of the day. I sat in the photolab with Joe listening, nodding with hope that the words spoken would becomes truths. I know for Joe, there was so much more excitement in the day. He had rallied for Obama since before he announced he was running for president-- this day was victorious for him. I know I dissappointed Joe in my not supporting him earlier, but I am on board now. As I listened to the news this evening at the gym, I heard a common theme of energy and excitement for the coming times. As I saw the crowds of people and heard Rick Warren's prayer, "And we know today that Dr. King and a great cloud of witnesses are shouting in heaven," I was reminded of how much I love the verse he spoke of.
Therefore, since we have so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us also lay aside every encumbrance and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us (Hebrews 12:1)
